549 West 159 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02118-0059Map
Owner of record: Khalil, Anis
549 West 159 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Khalil, Anis. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 58
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 2
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 58
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 27, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)
Dec 15, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required.(fixture present)***
Sep 22, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.
Aug 1, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening scuttle cover not reapdily openable 3 sty public hall er1.
Jul 12, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass at skylight over 3 sty public hall er1.
Jul 12, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures 3 sty front apt 3f kitchen. located at apt 3f
Jul 12, 1996 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and or disconnected sprinkler system all stys public hall er1.
Jul 12, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of o.s.y. valve in close position at cellar front er1.
Jul 12, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.
Aug 6, 1990
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 1 sty rear apt 1r. located at apt 1r
Aug 6, 1990 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color loose unkeyed plaster ceiling at bathroom 1 sty apt 1r er1. located at apt 1r
Aug 6, 1990 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Aug 6, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electrical service in public hall sec 27-2005 er1.
Aug 6, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no lights all stys public halls.
Jul 18, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline sink kitchen 1 sty rear apt 1r. , section '' ''
Nov 29, 1989 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty rear apt 1r. , section '' ''
Nov 27, 1989 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color bathroom ceiling 1 sty rear apt 1r er1. , section '' ''
Nov 27, 1989 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
May 15, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2 sty front apt 2 f. located at apt 2
May 15, 1989 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 9 tread from bottom at stair between 4 and 5 sty balcony at front er1.
Apr 18, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 5 and 11 treads from bottom at stair between 3 and 4 sty balcony front er1.
Apr 18, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 5 tread from bottom 5 sty between 2 & 3 sty balcony at front er1.
Apr 18, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door 4 sty rear apt 4r. located at apt 4r
Mar 14, 1988 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar center.
Mar 14, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 4 sty rear apt 4r thorughout. located at apt 4r
Mar 14, 1988 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 4 sty rear apt 4r. located at apt 4r
Mar 14, 1988 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator stove and debris 1 sty public hall rear.
Mar 14, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper sash glass 4 sty rear apt 4r west window. located at apt 4r
Mar 14, 1988 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires 4 sty public hall.
Mar 14, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of scuttle ladder 4 sty public hall.
Mar 14, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing at 1 sty rear apt 1r cottrell. located at apt 1r
Mar 14, 1988 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture cover 2 sty front apt 2f center room. located at apt 2f
Mar 14, 1988 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing at 2 sty front apt 2f pirarland. located at apt 2f
Mar 14, 1988 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinklerheads all stys public halls.
Mar 14, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings all stys public halls.
Mar 14, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceiling all stys public hall.
Mar 14, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors 1 sty public hall to cellar.
Mar 14, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings 4 sty rear apt 4r throughout. located at apt 4r
Mar 14, 1988 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring at basement public hall.
Feb 17, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes in vestibule basement.
Feb 17, 1988
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 16
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jun 22, 2005
V%*-dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg exterior noted:all windows on first exposure except 1fl are missing allowing access to persons & weather.remedy:repair defect forthwith.
Nov 7, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building.defect noted:the building is vacant,open and unguarded.the windows from 4th to 1st floor are missing.the front and rear doors are open.the 1st floor dropped to the basement.these co
Jun 22, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 4,072 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,540 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2118 / 59
- Assessed value
- $147,960
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #108909, last renewed Jun 13, 2025.
Questions about 549 West 159 Street
Who owns 549 West 159 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Khalil, Anis.
Does 549 West 159 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.
Is 549 West 159 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 549 West 159 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 549 West 159 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.